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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,252.64, 281,859.55 and 118,197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,252.64, 281,859.55 and 118,197.84 is: 163,107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,252.64 : 281,859.55 = 118,197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,252.64/281,859.55 = 118,197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,252.64x = 281,859.55 × 118,197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,252.64x = 33,315,189,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,315,189,993.37/204,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,107.76

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